Mount Kanwary Public School Annual Report 2017 2641 Page 1 of 16 Mount Kanwary Public School 2641 (2017)
Introduction The Annual Report for 2017 is provided to the community of Mount Kanwary Public School as an account of the school's operations and achievements throughout the year. It provides a detailed account of the progress the school has made to provide high quality educational opportunities for all students, as set out in the school plan. It outlines the findings from self assessment that reflect the impact of key school strategies for improved learning and the benefit to all students from the expenditure of resources, including equity funding. Katrina Cameron Principal School contact details Mount Kanwary Public School 753 Hinton Rd Osterley, 2324 www.mtkanwary-p.schools.nsw.edu.au mtkanwary-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au 4987 2596 Page 2 of 16 Mount Kanwary Public School 2641 (2017)
School background School vision statement Mount Kanwary Public School is a small school that provides quality and innovative learning in a nurturing environment. Every student has the opportunity to achieve their personal best through engaged, innovative and active learning that aims to focus on their individual needs and interests. Our school motto "UNITY AND LOYALITY" is reflected in our shared vision with our community, families, carers and links with other local schools to help with the development of our students into productive, responsible and resilient citizens. The Melbourne Declaration Promotion of equity and excellence our students become successful learners, confident and creative individuals and active/informed citizens (ref: Melbourne Declaration, 2008) This reform reflects the focus group discussions of staff and community around the new planning process 2015 2017. At Mount Kanwary Public School we believe that it is important to provide an education which is challenging and enjoyable, thus laying the foundations for lifelong learning. School context Mount Kanwary Public School is a located in picturesque countryside between Hinton and Raymond Terrace. Our school has a long and proud history first opening its doors in 1927. Many past students still participate in school functions and activities. Students come from a diverse geographical area. The school has a current enrolment of 36 students. At this time approximately 10% of students identify as Aboriginal. Mount Kanwary has a dedicated and experienced staff committed to delivering engaging and innovative lessons. Staff collaborate to regularly review and revise teaching and learning programs. Staff includes a Teaching Principal, two classroom teachers and a music teacher. The school regularly employs sporting specialists to provide development in several sporting disciplines and Fundamental Movement Skills. The school has an active Parents and Citizens Association that is well supported by parents/caregivers, grandparents and community members. Self-assessment and school achievement Self-assessment using the School Excellence Framework This section of the Annual Report outlines the findings from self assessment using the School Excellence Framework, school achievements and the next steps to be pursued. This year, our school undertook self assessment using the School Excellence Framework. The framework supports public schools throughout NSW in the pursuit of excellence by providing a clear description of high quality practice across the three domains of Learning, Teaching and Leading. Mount Kanwary Public School 2017 self assessment results are: Page 3 of 16 Mount Kanwary Public School 2641 (2017)
Learning Domain Learning Culture delivering Wellbeing delivering Curriculum & Learning delivering Assessment & Reporting delivering Student Performance Measures delivering Teaching Domain Effective Classroom Practice delivering Data skills & Use delivering Collaborative practice sustaining & growing Learning & Development sustaining & growing Professional Standards delivering Leading Domain Leadership delivering School Planning, Implementation & Reporting delivering School Resources delivering Management Practices & Processes sustaining & growing Our self assessment process will assist the school to refine our school plan, leading to further improvements in the delivery of education to our students. For more information about the School Excellence Framework: https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching and learning/school excellence and accountability/sef evidence guide Page 4 of 16 Mount Kanwary Public School 2641 (2017)
Strategic Direction 1 Enhancing Quality Learning for Students Purpose To develop an approach in which all students needs and goals are identified and appropriate and explicit learning sequences are provided to cater for their needs and achieving their goals which will help them to succeed at, and beyond school. To provide personalised and innovative learning programs that support the engagement of students and facilitate improved student outcomes. Overall summary of progress In 2017 teachers at Mount Kanwary Public School began to refine the process of collecting K 6 literacy and numeracy data utilising an online tracking sheet, with this data beginning to be discussed and analysed at meetings. Meaningful professional dialogue surrounding the collection, analysis and consistency of the data gave teachers the opportunity to reflect on teaching and learning practices that impact on student learning outcomes. In conjunction with this process all teaching staff were actively engaged in reflecting on and evaluating their teaching through the process of peer observations, with opportunities provided for real teacher collaboration, peer coaching and improved teaching practice. During 2017 we have also continued to create opportunities for all of our students to actively engage and participate in a wide variety of internal and external extra curricular activities including creative arts and sporting pursuits, which promotes learning, engagement and wellbeing. Progress towards achieving improvement measures Improvement measures (to be achieved over 3 years) Student growth in number, reading and writing in NAPLAN is equal to or better than like schools or state average. (currently 96.4% 111.2% and 24.6% respectively) Regular tracking of all students on PLAN continuums. Most students K 6 are in their expected zone of performance using NAPLAN and PLAN continuum. Teachers complete, reflect on and evaluate PLPs for all Funds Expended (Resources) Human resources used, no dollar amount allocated, time allocations instead. Human resources used, no dollar amount allocated, time allocations instead. Human resources used, no dollar amount allocated, time allocations instead. Human resources used, no dollar amount allocated, Progress achieved this year 25% of Year 3 students in 2017 achieved in the top 2 bands for Writing and Grammar and Punctuation. 80% of Year 5 students in 2017 achieved in the top 2 bands for Reading, 20% for Spelling and 40% for Grammar and Punctuation. Year 3 student's Numeracy levels have displayed a decline in the bottom 2 bands and a high increase into the middle 2 bands (3 and 4). 20% of Year 5 students achieved greater than expected growth in Numeracy in 2017 results. Staff have built skills and knowledge in the use of the literacy and numeracy continuums for the purpose of tracking student progress. Results this year reflected a range of successful strategies including introducing K 6 explicit teaching practices and guided/modelled/independent quality teaching, this supported the students to progress on the continuums. Staff are engaged in the ongoing development of strategies for assessing and plotting multistage groups. PLP meetings were conducted each semester to establish literacy and numeracy goals, a parent Page 5 of 16 Mount Kanwary Public School 2641 (2017)
Progress towards achieving improvement measures Improvement measures (to be achieved over 3 years) Funds Expended (Resources) Progress achieved this year identified students. time allocations instead. goal and a student goal. Goals were evaluated and updated each semester to monitor progress. Next Steps Continue to engage staff in quality professional learning including PLAN2, National Literacy and Numeracy progressions and General Capability continua for Literacy and Numeracy throughout 2018 2019. Implement a whole school tracking system for student learning outcomes in literacy and numeracy designed for small schools. Continue to implement processes and practices to monitor student progress through the utilisation of a range of assessment practices. Page 6 of 16 Mount Kanwary Public School 2641 (2017)
Strategic Direction 2 Developing Quality Teaching Practices Purpose To ensure learning for students across our school is based on quality educational delivery and consistent, high standards and shared professional practices. To provide support for all staff through targeted, quality professional learning, curriculum resources, ICT infrastructure and collegial collaboration to enhance the capacity of teachers to provide curriculum that is sufficiently flexible to meet the diverse needs of our students as 21st century learners. Overall summary of progress This year staff have been highly engaged in a range of professional learning aimed at improving learning outcomes for students with a particular focus on mathematics and collaborative online technologies such as G Suite and Office 365. Students have demonstrated improved skills in the use of technology for learning including research, collaborative sharing and document presentation using online tools. Teachers have reported higher levels of student engagement and self motivated and initiated learning through the use of these collaborative technologies. The Professional Development Plan process has also been embedded in the school for teaching staff in 2017 and the process initiated for non teaching staff, ready for full implementation in 2018. Progress towards achieving improvement measures Improvement measures (to be achieved over 3 years) Teachers track students through assessment benchmarks to inform and guide the teaching and learning cycle. All staff engaged with Professional Standards via a Professional Development Plan (PDP). Funds Expended (Resources) $1500 TEN training (teacher relief) $250 relief funds to attend non teaching PDP training. Progress achieved this year K 2 teacher attended Targeted Early Numeracy(TEN) training throughout 2017. Training included mathematics programming, assessment strategies and the use of the Mathematics Continuum to guide the teaching and learning cycle for K 2 students. All teachers K 6 monitored reading levels through the use of Running Records for every student each term to track student progress and achievement A Professional Development Plan Process Overview for Mount Kanwary PS was developed and implemented for teaching staff. The process was communicated through staff training and regular meetings throughout the year. Principal attended Non Teaching staff PDP training. Collaborative development and ongoing evaluation of PDPs through review meetings and self reflections. 2018 PDP goal directions developed in annual review meetings. Next Steps Engage all staff with the Teaching Professional Standards through engagement with the Teacher Accreditation process with NESA, particularly for pre 2004 teachers. Staff to undertake professional learning in innovative pedagogies, including project based learning and 3 6 teacher to complete phase 2 of Focus on Reading professional learning. Page 7 of 16 Mount Kanwary Public School 2641 (2017)
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Strategic Direction 3 Fostering Quality Relationships Purpose To facilitate a vibrant and dynamic school culture by building stronger relationships within our educational community by leading and inspiring a culture of collaboration engaged communication, empowered leadership and student wellbeing. Overall summary of progress Effective evaluation of school wide systems and priority areas, in particular developing a 2017 Action Plan for Work Health &Safety (WH&S) with local WH&S Officer, majority of actions completed during 2017. Whole school implementation and evaluation of the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program TWEET resulting in fewer referrals for unsociable behaviour and a more harmonious playground. The whole school community including students, parents/caregivers and teachers were surveyed to evaluate the program, resulting in changes to the program for 2018 implementation. Progress towards achieving improvement measures Improvement measures (to be achieved over 3 years) 80% of parents involved in school activities events and P&C meetings (current approx. 60%) Reports from playground indicate 10% less students identifying as victims through focus on PBL. All staff will have at least 1 Professional Development opportunity in relation to Student Wellbeing. 100% of School leaders attend leadership courses and important community functions. Funds Expended (Resources) Human resources used, no dollar amount allocated, time allocations instead. G Suite survey free collaborative tool provided by the NSW Department of Education. Human resources used, no dollar amount allocated, time allocations instead. $500 teacher relief to attend GRIP Leadership conference. Progress achieved this year High parent and community participation and involvement in school events, community consultation on the 2018 2020 School Plan and P&C meetings. Student surveys indicated high satisfaction with the PBL TWEET program. In term 4 teachers evaluated the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) TWEET program by surveying students, parents/caregivers and teachers. Surveys indicated Years 4 6 students were disengaged from the program. Teachers then reviewed other local school PBL actions and procedures to secure ideas on how to engage Years 4 6 students into the program. As a result the program was adjusted using suggestions and ideas from the whole school community as well as those gained from other local schools. Implementation of the adjusted program will begin in 2018. Updated Mount Kanwary PS Attendance procedures. 100% of student leaders attended the GRIP leadership conference with the principal in term 2. 100% of student leaders also attended a leadership day with schools from the Maitland Learning Community (MLC) to work collaboratively with other local student leaders. Next Steps Utilise the parent/guardian feedback in the TTFM (Tell Them From Me) survey. Implement changes to the Wellbeing PBL TWEET program to meet the needs of all students K 6. Page 9 of 16 Mount Kanwary Public School 2641 (2017)
Implement updated Attendance Procedures to ensure 100% of students demonstrate above 94% overall attendance. Page 10 of 16 Mount Kanwary Public School 2641 (2017)
Key Initiatives Resources (annual) Impact achieved this year Aboriginal background loading $2777.00 Aboriginal background loading ($0.00) The school employed an SLSO who worked in class and small withdrawal groups with identified students. NAIDOC week was a focal point in the year with resources being purchased to support a day of celebration working collaboratively with Maitland High School s Aboriginal Education Officer and students on cultural activities. PLPs were completed for all students identifying as Aboriginal, with students and parents actively engaged by the school to identify literacy, numeracy and personal goals for each semester as well as for the following academic year. Low level adjustment for disability $2945.32 Students with identified support needs were provided in class School Learning Support Officer(SLSO) time with a focus on literacy skills. Individual Education Plans were developed for students identified as requiring differentiation and/or individual education plans. Socio economic background $9435.00 The additional RAM funding provided extensive support to the school and opportunities to implement innovative practice. Major impacts include: Additional teacher professional learning through TPL release GSuite, Office 365, TEN Acquisition of additional ICT resources for classrooms (2 x interactive panels) Employment of health professionals Speech therapist Literacy and Numeracy resources Page 11 of 16 Mount Kanwary Public School 2641 (2017)
Student information Student enrolment profile Enrolments Students 2014 2015 2016 2017 Boys 15 16 16 17 Girls 14 10 15 15 Student attendance profile School Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 K 95.7 97.4 94 92.7 1 94.6 93.9 94.5 91.3 2 94.3 95.6 95.7 91.9 3 92.3 92.2 94.8 87.3 4 96.2 97.1 95.3 95.7 5 99.2 93.9 93.3 93.5 6 94.3 92.5 96.4 92.5 All Years 94.6 95 94.8 92.2 State DoE Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 K 95.2 94.4 94.4 94.4 1 94.7 93.8 93.9 93.8 2 94.9 94 94.1 94 3 95 94.1 94.2 94.1 4 94.9 94 93.9 93.9 5 94.8 94 93.9 93.8 6 94.2 93.5 93.4 93.3 All Years 94.8 94 94 93.9 3. Forward Attendance Information Letter 1 to parents. 4. Involve School Counsellor Principal to determine action: Student appears on two consecutive reports: Classroom teacher to monitor OR LST/Principal to generate Monitoring of School Attendance letter(copy to office) If no improvement: Interview with parent/carer and possible LST referral If no improvement HSLO referral Management of non-attendance Principal to generate term reports on <84% attendance (Whole and Part Day) and present at Term staff meetings Student appears on 2 reports LST/Principal to generate Monitoring of School Attendance letter (copy to office) LST/ Principal to: 1. Initiate Attendance Concern Log (ACL) 2. Feedback given to Staff and at LST meetings Page 12 of 16 Mount Kanwary Public School 2641 (2017)
Teacher qualifications Qualifications % of staff Undergraduate degree or diploma 100 Postgraduate degree 0 Professional learning and teacher accreditation All teachers at Mount Kanwary Public School are committed to their ongoing professional development. Our professional learning is aligned to our School Plan and focuses on the development of quality teaching and learning. Workforce information Workforce composition Position FTE* Principal 1 Deputy Principal(s) 0 Assistant Principal(s) 0 Head Teacher(s) 0 Classroom Teacher(s) 1.28 Teacher of Reading Recovery 0 Learning & Support Teacher(s) 0.1 Teacher Librarian 0.08 Teacher of ESL 0 School Counsellor 0 School Administration & Support Staff 0.9 Other Positions 0 In 2017 staff focused on professional learning to support the introduction of the online collaborative learning tools GSuite and Office 365 into the classrooms to align with our goals of future focused learning and teacher sharing and programming. Financial information (for schools using both OASIS and SAP/SALM) Financial information The three financial summary tables cover 13 months (from 1 December 2016 to 31 December 2017). The financial summary consists of school income broken down by funding source and is derived from the school Annual Financial Statement. *Full Time Equivalent No teachers identified as Aboriginal at Mount Kanwary PS in 2017. Teacher qualifications All teaching staff meet the professional requirements for teaching in NSW public schools. Page 13 of 16 Mount Kanwary Public School 2641 (2017)
Receipts $ Balance brought forward 66,197 Global funds 44,572 Tied funds 14,927 School & community sources 11,913 Interest 569 Trust receipts 249 Canteen 0 Total Receipts 72,230 Payments Teaching & learning Key Learning Areas 5,294 Excursions 2,631 Extracurricular dissections 4,950 Library 5,320 Training & Development 885 Tied Funds Payments 13,752 Short Term Relief 3,493 Administration & Office 40,088 Canteen Payments 0 Utilities 6,034 Maintenance 5,567 Trust Payments 249 Capital Programs 0 Total Payments 88,264 Balance carried forward 50,163 Figures presented in this report may be subject to rounding so may not reconcile exactly with the bottom line totals, which are calculated without any rounding. The information provided in the financial summary includes reporting from 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2017. 2017 Actual ($) Opening Balance 0 Revenue 99,831 Appropriation 91,894 Sale of Goods and Services 0 Grants and Contributions 7,838 Gain and Loss 0 Other Revenue 0 Investment Income 99 Expenses -48,775 Recurrent Expenses -48,775 Employee Related -20,515 Operating Expenses -28,259 Capital Expenses 0 Employee Related 0 Operating Expenses 0 SURPLUS / DEFICIT FOR THE YEAR 51,056 Balance Carried Forward 51,056 The Opening balance for the 2017 school financial year is displayed in the OASIS table as Balance brought forward. The financial summary table for the year ended 31 December 2017 shows the Opening balance as $0.00 because the Opening balance for the 2017 school financial year is reported in the OASIS table (as Balance brought forward). The amount displayed in the Appropriation category of the financial summary table is drawn from the Balance carried forward shown in the OASIS table and includes any financial transactions in SAP the school has undertaken since migration from OASIS to SAP/SALM. For this reason the amount shown for Appropriation will not equal the OASIS Balance carried forward amount. Financial summary equity funding The equity funding data is the main component of the 'Appropriation' section of the financial summary above. Page 14 of 16 Mount Kanwary Public School 2641 (2017)
2017 Actual ($) Base Total 395,551 Base Per Capita 4,738 Base Location 0 Other Base 390,813 Equity Total 25,315 Equity Aboriginal 2,777 Equity Socio economic 9,435 Equity Language 0 Equity Disability 13,103 Targeted Total 0 Other Total 3,640 Grand Total 424,506 Figures presented in this report may be subject to rounding so may not reconcile exactly with the bottom line totals, which are calculated without any rounding. A full copy of the school s financial statement is tabled at the annual general meetings of the parent and/or community groups. Further details concerning the statement can be obtained by contacting the school. School performance NAPLAN In the National Assessment Program, the results across the Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 literacy and numeracy assessments are reported on a scale from Band 1 to Band 10. The achievement scale represents increasing levels of skills and understandings demonstrated in these assessments. 25% of Year 3 students in 2017 achieved in the top 2 bands for Writing and Grammar and Punctuation. 80% of Year 5 students in 2017 achieved in the top 2 bands for Reading, 20% for Spelling and 40% for Grammar and Punctuation. Year 3 student's Numeracy levels have displayed a decline in the bottom 2 bands and a high increase into the middle 2 bands (bands 3 and 4). 20% of Year 5 students achieved greater than expected growth in Numeracy in the 2017 results. The My School website provides detailed information and data for national literacy and numeracy testing. Go to http://www.myschool.edu.au to access the school data. A reporting requirement from the State priorities: Better services Improving Aboriginal education outcomes is for schools with significant numbers of Aboriginal students to report the percentage of Aboriginal students in the top two NAPLAN bands. There were no Aboriginal students in Years 3 and 5 at Mount Kanwary Public School in 2017. Parent/caregiver, student, teacher satisfaction Each year schools are required to seek the opinions of parents, students and teachers about the school. In 2017, the school sought the opinions of parents, students and teachers about the school. Parents were surveyed through a visitor survey and phone survey about school culture, school planning, the PBL TWEET program and community involvement. Responses were communicated to the whole school community in the school newsletter. Key responses are presented below: Many commented that they believed the small school environment was very beneficial for their child. Most parents believed that the school provided many opportunities for all students to be involved Page 15 of 16 Mount Kanwary Public School 2641 (2017)
in a good range of extra curricular activities. Policy requirements Aboriginal education Aboriginal Education is promoted and supported through its inclusion as a focus in Key Learning Areas (KLAs), all students were taught about indigenous culture as it is seen as an important and valued part of our heritage. Students particularly enjoyed NAIDOC week learning opportunities where Mount Kanwary PS combined with Maitland High School Aboriginal Education Officer and Aboriginal students to experience a range of cultural activities. Aboriginal funding was utilised to employ an SLSO for 3 mornings a week for a total of 3 terms to support student learning. Aboriginal culture is an important and valued part of our school s culture. Multicultural and anti-racism education School staff facilitated a Harmony day event and classroom lessons where we participated in activities involving the diversity of the Australian community. This day and the lessons leading up to the event were greatly enjoyed by all visitors, students and staff. Page 16 of 16 Mount Kanwary Public School 2641 (2017)